River Hydrology 101 - Part 1 - How to 'read' whitewater rapids

Here is a breakdown of the science behind moving water. This guide will help you gain a basic understanding of river terminology, how to read whitewater, and the features that exist within a river environment.
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[@Greenweiner]

Made that super easy to follow and learn!

[@christopping5876]

Laminar flow is always smooth. Your example citing river flow in a straight line being "laminar " is incorrect. That water was definitely turbulent. As in a previous comment, 1000l of water weighes 1 metric ton, or 1000kg, not more, no less. Interesting video, never the less.

[@grahamfisher5436]

A hole
is definitely not
a goal
Great video

[@carolynsquires4381]

This was really interesting and fun for our homeschool project- really well explained. Thanks!

[@andressastoque6183]

What s great way to explain the basics!!!

[@coralnerd]

Great info. Except that 1 cubic metre of water weighs exactly 1 tonne, not 'over one tonne'. At least that's how it works in countries that use sensible measurements systems.

[@joelhicks8343]

It's more than a us ton though which is 2000lbs.

[@SFA985]

Excellent content, thank you. Helpful for fly fishing, too.

[@mrspackraft4341]

thank you for this❤help more people

[@albinowarrior999]

Thank you for these descriptions and added overlays, really useful for training hydrology to others, excellently put together

[@OutsideChronicles]

Awesome explanation! Thanks for explaining the actual physics. See you outside

[@borealriver]

Thank you!

[@haakon7001]

great video!

[@P.J.Thompson]

Thank you for this!

[@lilywhetsell8106]

Im training to be a river guide in a week, this is very useful information! I've literally never been rafting so I'm nervous lol. I'm trying to learn a bit before my official training period.

[@borealriver]

Congrats, that’s awesome! Enjoy the journey :)

[@rob_6292]

good stuff, thanks for sharing

[@borealriver]

Thanks for watching!

[@csweet207]

Great info! Especially describing laminar & helical flows.